Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 3 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1420808
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 14.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.